Sunday, September 20, 2009

Scrap kit of choice - I am using "Fangtasia" by Cora's Creations available from Sophisti-ScrapsTube of choice - I am using the artwork of Zindy Nielsen which is available with a licence from her store**PLEASE DO NOT USE HIS ARTWORK WITHOUT THE APPROPRIATE LICENCE**DBV Mask 58 available hereFonts of choice - I am using Whackadoo UpperPlugins: Eye Candy 4000 > Gradient Glow and HSB Noise

Paste Tube (or image) of choice as new layerResize as necessary and positionDelete excess and deselect

Paste BloodDrip as new layerResize by 73%Position along bottom of FrameWith your Selection Tool make a selection around the excess WITHIN the Frame and edging

Delete then deselect

Paste Tree as new layerResize by 60%Position to the right

Grab your Selection Tool and make a selection from the bottom of the Frame and around the bottom of the treeDelete then deselect

Paste Flower02 as new layerResize by 30%Position to the lower right

Paste LilFlower as new layerResize by 50%Position alongside Flower02

Paste Cup as new layerResize by 20%Position in lower left

Paste Flower03 (red rose) as new layerImage > Rotate by 20 to the leftResize by 30%Position to the lower left slightly to the left of CupDuplicate, then Image > Mirror, thenImage > Rotate by 10 to the leftPlace alongside first rose and erase any excess, blending roses together

Paste Bow02 as new layerImage > Mirror, thenImage > Rotate by 10 to the leftResize by 25% and position over the roses

Paste Paper as new layerLayers > Arrange > Send to BottomResize by 130%

Select Text Tool and font of choiceI am using Whackadoo UpperText colour blackPosition to likingConvert to raster layerApply any effects and drop shadow of choice

Select another font of choiceI am using the same font (cause I think it's cute...lol) and same text colourObjects > Align > Horizontal Centre in CanvasConvert to raster layerApply any effects and drop shadow of choice

Paste a Tube of choice as new layerResize as necessaryDelete surrounding excessDeselect

Effects > Plugins > Xero > Radiance with default settings

Effects > Plugins > Xero > Porcelain with default settings

Duplicate, then Image > Mirror

Activate top layer

Paste Spider as new layerResize by 50%Position at the top between the Frames with the spider dangling downThis will join our Frames

Open up the CrossStitching_sandi fileChoose the stitching you wish to use and paste it as a new layer to your working canvasResize by 80%Position in the join toward top of the two FramesDuplicate three more times and position along join

Layers > Merge > Merge Down till all stitching is one layer

Paste Cat as new layerResize by 25%Position between frames towards bottomDuplicate then set blend mode to MultiplyLayers > Merge > Merge Down

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Scrap kit of choice - I am using "Spookylicious" by Wicked Princess Scraps available from Twilight ScrapsTube of choice - I am using a delsightful Cookie Poser made by Lisa of Sophisticated Scraps which is available from her storeTemplate 96 by Kristin available from her blogDBV_Mask_02 by Vayb available hereFonts of choice - I am using Lucida BlackletterPlugins: Eye Candy 4000 > Gradient Glow

Let's begin...

Open Template 96 by KristinShift D to duplicate and close off originalDelete Credit and WordArt2 layers

Paste Bat3 as new layerImage > Rotate by 5 to the leftResize by 26%Position over bat on the Moon we pasted in the beginningErase any excess of lower bat as neededDuplicate and set blend mode to MultiplyThen lower opacity to 55Layers > Merge > Merge Down

Duplicate again, then Image > MirrorResize by 95% and position to the left over WordArt

Scrap kit of choice - I am using "Spookylicious" by Tootypup Scraps available from Twilight ScrapsTube of choice - I am using the artwork of Elias Chatzoudis which is available with a licence from My PSP Tubes**PLEASE DO NOT USE HIS ARTWORK WITHOUT THE APPROPRIATE LICENCE**WSL_Mask318 by Chelle available from her blogvaybs_mask_hw_03 by Vayb available hereFonts of choice - I am using BoneHymiePlugins: Eye Candy 4000 > Glass

Let's begin...

Open a new 600 x 600 blank canvas flood-filled white

Paste Paper6 (or one of choice) as new layerResize by 75%Duplicate and hide layer

Paste Flowers of various colours as new layersResize by 30%(Rotate one or two by 25 to the left)Position to likingIt may look hap-hazard now but once you add your Tube it will blend inAlternatively you can add your Tube first and then paste the flowers, positioning them behind your tubeErase any excess you wish to your liking

Paste Tube of choice as new layerUse your Freehand Tool to draw along the inside of your Frame around the bottom excess of TubeSelections > InvertSelections > Modify > Feather byCarefully erase the excessDeselect

Reposition flowers to fit around Tube then merge Flowers into one layer

Paste Bat as new layerImage > Rotate by 20 to rightResize by 10 - 15%%Duplicate then Image > MirrorPosition to your liking

Select inside of Frame once moreSelections > InvertUse your Eraser to erase the excess from sides and bottom (leave top overhanging)

Deselect

Paste Moon as new layerResize by 20%Position somewhere in the sky to your liking

Paste Star as new layerResize by 5%Duplicate as many times as you like and scatter about the skyOnce you are happy with your amount, close off ALL layers EXCEPT for the Stars, thenLayers > Merge > Merge VisibleUnhide layers again

Paste Bat as new layerImage > Rotate by 20 to the leftResize by 12%Dupliate, then Image > MirrorPosition above Frame to liking

Now we are going to promote each image into a layer againSelect your first Frame with your Magic WandSelections > Modify > Expand by 10

Activate imageLayers > Promote Selection to LayerDeselect

Select middle Frame and repeat above stepRepeat same with the third Frame alsoRename each promoted layer for identification - ONE, TWO and THREE

Paste Dead Bush as new layerLayers > Arrange > Send to BottomPosition to the right

Image > MirrorEffects > Plugins > Simple > Top Left Mirror

Activate top layer

Paste Chain as new layerResize by 25%Position to the leftDuplicate, then Image > MirrorDuplicate again and place in the centre between the two chainsLayers > Merge > Merge DownRepeat to become one layer

Paste Skulls as new layerResize by 30%Position to your likingRepeat Hue & Saturation as above

Adjust > Blur > Gaussian Blur with a radius of around 10.00Lower opacity to around 40

Crop and resize to liking

Select Text Tool and fonts of choiceI am using LD Twylight and LiorahBTText colour is Black

Type out your text of choice and position to likingBest to type each "line" as separate vectors and then convert each layer to raster - that way you can move them around and position to likingApply any effects and drop shadow of choiceLower opacity to 5 and 15

Select another font of choiceI am using CentimeObjects > Align > Horizontal Centre in CanvasConvert to raster layerApply any effect and drop shadow of choice

Select the area outside the paper background layerSelections > InvertActivate both Moon layers and press delete

KEEP SELECTED!!

Paste Witch Silouhette as new layerImage > Rotate by 5 to the leftResize by 25%Position to the leftDuplicate three times and position them across the width from the left to rightDelete the overhanging excess from the first and last witches

Name them Witch1, Witch2, witch3 and Witch4Hide them for now - we'll come back to them for the animation

Activate top layer

Paste your Tube as new layerResize as necessary and position to liking

About Me

I’m Stina and live in Sydney, Australia with my hubby of 17 years, my baby girl, Ciara - a 9 year old black and dark brindle Staffy and my little 3 year old bundle-of-energetic staffy joy, Dexter. My dogs are my children and my life - hence my design name "Staffy Scraps".